Global Rugby Players' Foundation
Analysis
Global Rugby Players' Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Global Rugby Players' Foundation reported income of £979k and spending of £771k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Global Rugby Players' Foundation sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Prospects Trust (£979k), Legacy WM (£979k) and Lifechurch Manchester (£979k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 1.8%. Charitable activities took 85% of spending and raising funds 15%. Grants to other organisations totalled £259k. Reserves of £208k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.8%
- Other 98%
In the charity's own words
The Global Rugby Players Foundation seeks to empower rugby players, who contributed to the success of the game, to have a healthy and fulfilling life after they leave it. It seeks to reframe the concept of retirement by looking at it as a positive challenge and an opportunity for people to forge new careers, build new connections and expand their identity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Prospects Trust | Cambridgeshire | £979k |
| Legacy WM | Birmingham | £979k |
| Lifechurch Manchester | Sale | £979k |
| National Coastwatch Institution | Cornwall | £980k |